As you begin your third year of medical school, what are you doing to prepare for the residency match? Chances are, you’re up to your eyeballs in rotations and exams and everything else that goes into the third year of your medical degree, and you’re probably not thinking much about your personal statement or future …
Your residency interview is your chance to show programs you’re the right fit. Learn the most common questions, how to frame your story, and the best ways to practice.
Letters of evaluation are critical elements of a competitive medical school application. A strong letter will complement your essays and experience descriptions, giving admissions committee members a valuable outside perspective on your potential in the field of medicine. Medical schools accept three types of letters: individual letters, letter packets, and committee letters. However, many schools …
The 2026 Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) application asks you to choose ten Selected Experiences that communicate who you are and what’s most important to you. You’re then asked to highlight three of those experiences as “most meaningful,” with a short description of why, and you’ll have the opportunity to submit an optional essay on …
You’ve just been invited to a med school interview. Congratulations! This means that the admissions committee likes everything they’ve seen so far. Now they want to know more about you, which means meeting you – in person or virtually – and finding out what really makes you tick. It can be hard to show the …
You worked your tail off as an undergrad to earn an amazing GPA, took MCAT review courses to get a high score, and engaged in many hours of clinical experience and community service, but you were still rejected from medical school! Where did you go wrong? How can you get it right next time? Table …
As an incoming medical school student, you’re about to embark on four years of learning, working, and socializing – and then learning and working some more. The best way to prepare yourself for the long road ahead is to know what to expect. In this post, we walk you through the various avenues of medical …
The process of applying to medical school is already stressful. And since selection committees are looking for evidence that you are ready for medical school, applying with a low science or math GPA can make the process even more nerve-wracking. In fact, in an AAMC study of 128 U.S. medical schools, admissions officers said that …
Springtime is often the most frustrating part of the application process, with seemingly interminable waits, alternate lists growing longer, and waitlists stubbornly refusing to move. Fortunately, the AMCAS Application and Acceptance Protocols (sometimes referred to as the “Traffic Rules”) keep things rolling along – at least for allopathic medical school applicants. While some dates have …
Each March, after years of study and hours of completing applications and interviewing, thousands of medical school students and graduates discover where they will begin their specialty training. On this year’s Match Day – March 20 – 48,050 applicants got their answer. The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), which oversees the matching process to pair …
The AAMC PREview exam is a situational judgment test designed to help admissions committees assess applicants’ pre-professional competencies. Unlike quantitative measures, such as one’s MCAT score and GPA, the PREview exam attempts to evaluate the qualitative, or “soft,” skills believed to be just as important for future physicians. By assessing skills such as resilience and …
Residency applicants to most specialties typically can submit applications via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) starting in September, but don’t wait until the last minute. Get cracking on those residency essays now! Your personal statement is a vital part of your residency application. It’s where you explain why you’ve chosen your specialty and show …
In this 30-minute session, one of our admissions consultants will review your profile, assess your chances of acceptance at your target programs, and tell you exactly where you stand.
